However, the 49ers coach gave permission to offensive quality control aide Shane Day to interview with the Chicago Bears for the position of quarterbacks coach under new offensive coordinator Mike Martz. Day worked under Martz with the 49ers in 2008.

Day has been with the 49ers for three years in the entry-level position of quality control, in charge of inputting the offensive game plan and other clerical work.

The club also confirmed the promotion of Paraag Marathe to the position of executive vice president of football operations and business operations. Marathe had been vice president of football operations the last two years.

In his expanded role, Marathe will report to both general manager Scot McCloughan and CEO and team president Jed York.

Also, former 49er Ray Brown is expected to be named assistant offensive line coach under Mike Solari. Brown played in San Francisco from 1996 to 2001.